CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1110 HOUSTON STREET

These
are preliminary minutes from the City Council Meeting of August 6,
2007. These minutes will be approved at a later date.

I.CALL
TO ORDER

With a quorum present, Mayor Raul G. Salinas called the meeting to order.

II.PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE

Raul G. Salinas led in the Pledge of
Allegiance.

III.ROLL
CALL

In attendance:

Raul
G. Salinas,
Mayor

Mike Garza,
Council Member, District I

Hector
Garcia, Council
Member, District II

Johnny
Amaya, Council
Member, District IV

Johnny
Rendon, Council
Member, District V

Gene
Belmares,
Mayor Pro Tem, District VI

Juan
Chavez,
Council Member, District VII

Juan
Ramirez,
Council Member, District VIII

Gustavo
Guevara, Jr., City
Secretary

Cynthia
Collazo, Acting
City Manager

Horacio
De Leon, Assistant
City Manager

Anthony
McGettrick, Assistant
City
Attorney

IV.MINUTES

Approval
of the minutes of April 2, 2007, April 16, 2007, April 20,
2007 and April 23, 2007.

Motion to approve.

Moved:
Cm. Garza

Second:
Cm. Garcia

For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

V.COMMUNICATIONS
AND RECOGNITIONS

Recognitions

Communiqués

Presentation
by City of Laredo Youth Committee on the Sister
Cities International Youth Exchange Program with the students of Laredo, Cantabria, Spain.

Citizen comments

Citizens
are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the
microphone. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a
professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted. There is a
time limit of three minutes per speaker.

1.Discussion with possible action on placing speed humps on
Napoleon Street near SantoNinoElementary
School due to safety reasons.

2.Discussion with
possible action on a report of the flooding on Ash Street.

B.Request
by Council Member Dr. Michael Landeck

1.Discussion with possible action regarding a proposal for
the sale of the 88.6913-acres of land to the LaredoTownCenter,
L.P.

C.Request
by Council Member Juan Chavez

1.Discussion on dedicating a certain percentage of the
gross revenues of the World Trade and Colombia Bridge crossings to
repair/reconstruct the Industrial Parks/Warehousing streets with possible
action. (Co-Sponsored
by Mayor Raul G. Salinas)

2.Presentation by Union Pacific Railroad representatives on
their short and long range plans to resolve the blocking of rail crossings in
District VII and District VIII, with possible action. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor
Raul G. Salinas and Council Member Juan Ramirez)

D.Request
by Council Member Juan Ramirez

1.Discussions with
possible action on having police presence at Bridges I and II fulltime.

2.Discussion with
possible action on improving the park benches at JarvisPlaza and any other park within the downtown
area focusing mostly on installing an arm rest between the benches.

4.Discussion with
possible action on co-sponsoring the Fiesta en La Playa to be held at the Laredo
Civic Center on September 1, 2007, which is being sponsored by the Laredo
Hotels and Lodging Association.

VIII.PUBLIC
HEARINGS

2.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Fiscal Year
stated on Ordinance 2007-O-110, this grant affects one (1) month of Fiscal
Year 2006-2007 (September 1 thru September 30, 2007) and continues in Fiscal
Year 2007-2008 (October 1 thru August 31, 2008). The City of Laredo Health
Department is amending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $70,000.00 in funds
from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to operate and
maintain three (3) continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) by the Health
Department for the term period beginning September 1, 2007 through August 31,
2008.

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Garcia

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: City Council

3.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City
Manager’s acceptance of additional grant monies from the South Texas
Development Council (STDC) in the amount of $8,322.00 with no matching funds
and amending the City of Laredo’s Fiscal Year
2006-2007 Annual Budget for the Environmental Services Fund by appropriating
the said additional grant revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts. The
grant funds will be used for additional purchase of recycling containers.

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Chavez

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: City Council

4.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of
Laredo FY 2006-2007 Annual Budget for the Waterworks System Operating Fund by
increasing twenty (20) Full Time Equivalent positions (FTE’s) for a total
estimated amount of $ 69,000.00 for the remainder of the fiscal year. These
employees will be assigned for the construction of water and sewer line
replacements. Funding is available through the 2006 Revenue Bond.

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Garza

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Garza

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: City Council

5.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of
City of Laredo, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007,
for the purpose of improving and extending the City’s combined Waterworks
System and Sewer System, approving an official statement, authorizing the
execution of a purchase contract, making provisions for the security thereof;
authorizing amendment to the City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for
purposes authorized herein and ordaining other matters relating to the
subject.

Motion
to open the public.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Garza

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Garza

For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

Ordinance
Introduction: City Council

6.Public
hearing and introductory ordinanceauthorizing the issuance of
City of Laredo, Texas,
Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2007, for
paying all or a portion of the City’s contractual obligations for the purpose
of:

(1)Constructing, improving and repairing
City streets and sidewalks, together with drainage, traffic and street
signalization and lighting improvements;

(3)Acquiring, constructing, improving and
equipping the City’s Parks including design and construction of a City Golf
Course, WaterPark and RecreationCenters;

(4)Acquisition of equipment and
improvements to FireDepartmentBuilding and TrainingCenter and LawEnforcementBuildings;

(5)Improvements to City’s Fleet Management
Facilities and Drainage Facilities, including land acquisition and
right-of-way, construction and design, and major repairs to municipal buildings;

(6)For payment of legal, fiscal, and
engineering fees in connection with such projects; approving an official
statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making
provisions for the security thereof;

(7)And authorizing amendment to City’s budget
to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining
other matters relating to the subject.

(4) Students Fare from $0.50 to
$1.00; and providing for an effective date and publication.

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and table.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: City Council

8.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a parking lot on Lot 7,
Block 6, Moonlight Subdivision, located at 2101 Puscas Court.
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional
Use Permit. District I

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and postpone for next meeting.

Moved: Cm. Garza

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

9.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4 and 1 acre out of Lot
3, Block 10, Interamerica Distribution Park Phase 5, as further described by
metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 8010 and 8012 Riverbank
Drive, from R-2 (Multi-family Residential District) and M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
District VII

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Chavez

Second: Cm. Ramirez

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Chavez

10.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 7 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located on
the North side of F.M. 1472, 3.5 miles west of Las Tiendas Road, from AG
(Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
District VII

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Chavez

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Chavez

11.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 15.95 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located east of
Highway 83 and south of Cielito Lindo Boulevard, from R-1A (Single Family
Reduced Area District) and B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the zone change. District I

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Garcia

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Garza

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garza

12.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for
sand/gravel sales, storage, and/or extraction, on 15.95 acres as further described
by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located east of Highway 83 and
south of Cielito Lindo Boulevard. The Planning & Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the Special Use Permit. District I

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Garza

Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Garza

13.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.53 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located on the
southeast corner of F.M.1472 and Camino Colombia Toll Road, from AG
(Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone
change. District VII

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Chavez

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Chavez

14.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.2 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located west of F.M.
1472 and north of Riverbank Drive, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4
(Highway Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the zone change. District VII

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Chavez

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Chavez

15.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 4.15 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located west of F. M.
1472 and north of Riverbank Drive, from AG (Agricultural District) and B-1
(Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
District VII

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Chavez

Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Chavez

16.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 4.78 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located west of F.M.
1472 and north of Riverbank Drive, from AG (Agricultural District) and B-1
(Limited Commercial District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The
Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone
change. District
VII

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Chavez

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Chavez

Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Chavez

17.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.13 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located west of F.M.
1472 and north of Riverbank Drive, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to
B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the zone change. District VII

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Chavez

Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Chavez

18.Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 5 and 6, Block 1625, Eastern Division, located at 2719
Ligarde Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited
Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended
denial of the zone change. District II

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Garcia

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and deny zone change request.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Landeck

For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

19.Public
hearing and introductory ordinanceauthorizing
the City Manager to accept Grant Funds from the South Texas Development
Council (STDC) in the amount of $8,322.00 with matching funds of $541.00 and
to amend the Solid Waste Fund to appropriate said grant awarded from STDC in
the amount of $8,322.00 with $ 541.00 matching funds. Funds will be used to
buy a billboard advertisement at a cost of $8,863.00 that will be set up in
south Laredo to further educate the public on
recycling.

Motion
to open the public hearing.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

There was no public input.

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

Moved: Cm. Garza

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

Ordinance
Introduction: City Council

(Recess)

(Press Availability)

IX.INTRODUCTORY
ORDINANCES

20.Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement
with Cricket Communications, Inc. for 8711 McPherson, for use of antennae
facilities, an equipment building and related facilities. Term of the lease
is five (5) years, with four (4) successive renewal terms of five (5) years.
Annual base rent shall be $16,000.00, with a five percent (5%) increase on
each anniversary of the commencement date; and providing for effective date.

Ordinance Introduction: City Council

21.Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to
the lease approved by Ordinance No. 2004-O-038 dated February 17, 2004, and
as amended by Ordinance No. 2006-O-158 dated July 17, 2006, between the City
of Laredo, as Lessor, and Webb County Juvenile Board, as Lessee, for the
Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) school campus for an
approximate 100,357 square foot tract of land located on Block No. 11 of the Airport
Subdivision Plat at the Laredo International Airport.
Said amendment will extend the lease term 18 months ending on December
31, 2008. All other terms and conditions of the lease remain
unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date.

Ordinance
Introduction: City Council

22.Authorizing the City Manager to execute a permit and
right of entry for access agreement by an off-airport rental car business
with Laredo Car Rental, Inc., D/B/A Alamo Rent-a-Car, as Permittee, as the LaredoInternationalAirport.
Term shall commence on May 1, 2007 and end on July 31,
2011. Permittee shall pay $1,500.00 per year plus 8% of
annual Gross Receipts Derived from airport revenues; providing for an
effective date.

Ordinance Introduction: City Council

23.Amending Chapter 19-410 Truck Routes designated, of the
City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, by deleting and replacing the entire
Section of Division 2 in order to clarify the existing ordinance language and
by designating and additional truck route, Bustamante Street
eastbound between Daugherty Avenue and U.S. 59 (Saunders
Street) providing for severability, publication and effective
date.

Ordinance Introduction: City Council

24.AmendingSection 32-29(E)(1) suspension and
revocation of Annual Permit, of the Code of Ordinance, in order to clarify
section, providing severability and for an effective date and publication;
and

1.Amending section 32-43.1(d)(5) suspension and
revocation of taxicab license, of
the Code of Ordinances, in order to clarify section, providing severability
and for an effective date and publication; and

2.Amending section
32-68 faresof Mexico, of the Code of ordinance, in order to clarify section,
providing severability and for an effective date and publication;and

3.Amending Section 32-80.1(c) violations, in order to clarify ordinance
section; and providing for
severability and for an effective date and publication.

25. 2007-O-130
Amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 annual budget by appropriating
revenues and expenditures in the amount of $30,000.00
of additional funds to the Health Department’s

budget from the Texas Department of State Health Services to the
Title V Family Planning Services grant for a total
amount awarded of $91,068.00 for a
term from September 1, 2006 through
August 31.

Motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-130.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

2007-O-131
Amending the City of Laredo 2006-2007
budget by appropriating revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $23,774.00 of
additional funds to the Health Department’s

budget from the Texas Department of State Health Services for

the Health Department Public Health Preparedness,

Epidemiology, Pandemic Influenza and Early Warning

Infectious Disease Surveillance for a total grant amount of

$955,873.00 term period from September 1, 2005,
through

August 31, 2007; amending the Fiscal Year
2006-2007 Full

Time Equivalent positions to be increased by two (2); and

authorizing the City Manager to execute contract.

Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-131.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

2007-O-132
Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease
agreement approved by Ordinance No. 2004-O-184 dated August 2,
2004 between the City of Laredo,
as Lessor, and Ronny Salamon d/b/a Avionics Services, as
Lessee, for approximately 5,980 square
feet constituting Hangar No. 1307 located at 4400
Maher Avenue at the Laredo International Airport.
Said amendment will extend the lease term five (5) years
ending on July 31, 2012 and increase the monthly
rental to $1,675.00 and will be adjusted annually
according to changes in the Consumer Price
Index. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in
effect; providing for an effective
date.

Motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-132.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

2007-O-133
Amending Section 3(a) of Ordinance 2007-O-097 to reflect that

the allowable monthly reimbursement for transportation/vehicle

cost for the Mayor is $1,200.00, instead of $500.00; and ratifying
reimbursement of the amount of $1,200.00 for the June
2007 payment for same.

Motion
to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-133.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

2007-O-134
Amending Section 1 of Ordinance 2005-O-209 of the City of Laredo
and authorizing an increase in the bridge toll rate schedule
for southbound non-commercial traffic utilizing the Automatic
Vehicle Identification System (A.V.I.) and southbound
non-commercial traffic utilizing the Colombia - Solidarity
Bridge and southbound commercial traffic as further described
in Exhibit “A” and hereby repealing all conflicting sections
in all ordinances currently in effect.

Motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-134.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

XI.RESOLUTIONS

Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares was chairing the
meeting.

26.2007-R-058 Authorizing
the City Manager to accept a grant award from the Department of Homeland
Security, SAFER Grants Program in the amount of $1,552,500.00 with the city
designating $2,072,801.00 in matching funds for a total of $3,625,301.00 over
a five (5) year period to hire fifteen (15) firefighters. The City would be
required to fund: 10% in the first (1) year, 20% in the second (2) year, 50%
in the third (3) year, 70% in the fourth (4) year and 100% in the fifth (5) year.

Motion
to approve Resolution 2007-R-058.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

27.2007-R-060Accepting
the conveyance from San Isidro Southeast, Ltd., of Lot 22, Block 1, San
Isidro Ruidoso Subdivision, Unit I by deed in the form attached as Exhibit
A; and hereby dedicating said Lot 22, Block 1, San Isidro Ruidoso Subdivision
as a city park to be called Ruidoso Park; and

2.Accepting the
conveyance from San Isidro Southeast, Ltd., of Lot 6-B, Block 8, San Isidro
Taos Subdivision, Unit III by deed in the form attached as Exhibit B; and
hereby dedicating said Lot 6-B, Block 8, San Isidro Taos Subdivision, Phase
III as a city park to be called Taos Park; and

3.Accepting the
conveyance of a tract of land of 49.256 acres from San Isidro Southeast,
Ltd., by deed in the form attached as Exhibit C and authorizing City Manager
to execute a termination of the maintenance agreement related to said 49.256
acres in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D.

4.Accepting the conveyance of a tract of land of 2.153
acres from San Isidro Southeast, Ltd., by deed in the form attached as
Exhibit E and authorizing City Manager to execute a termination of the
agreement for earthen drainage channel related to said 2.153 acres in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit F.

Motion
to approve Resolution 2007-R-060.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

XII.MOTIONS

Mayor Salinas out temporarily.

28.Consideration for approval to reject the sole bid
received for the Laredo Street Drainage Improvements Phase II since the bid
was 40% over the consultant engineers cost estimate and 33% over the project
budget and approval to revise the plans and specifications and re-bid the
project. Funding is available in the 2003 C.O. Issue and 2006 C.O. Issue.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

29.Consideration for approval to authorize the City Manager
to execute a temporary license to Plaza Encino, Ltd., for construction of a
drainage culvert across McPherson Road, and authorizing payment of up to
$50,000.00 for City’s share of cost of constructing the culvert under and
across McPherson Road. This culvert crossing is an enhancement to add
capacity to the existing drainage facility, and necessary to adequately cross
storm waters across the roadway. Funding is available in the Environmental
Services Fund-Storm Water Improvements Division.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7
Against: 0 Abstain:
0

30.Consideration to award an annual Municipal
Court software maintenance contract in the amount of
$32,721.00 to Tyler Technologies. The amount represents a 4% increase over the
previous year. The annual software maintenance contract begins July 1,
2007, and ends June 30, 2008,
and covers the following areas: Acucorp AcuServer, Cash Collections, HTE Interface,
Municipal Court applications, Police
Interface, and Data Dictionary. Funding is available in the Municipal
Court Budget.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

31.Consideration to award a contract with the sole provider
Transcore L.P. in the amount of $946,801.70 for development and project
management to upgrade the existing Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI)
system of the Laredo Bridge Toll Collection System from a single protocol reader
system to a multi-protocol reader system. Funding is available in the Bridge
System Construction Fund.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

32.Authorizing the City Manager to exercise an option to
renew the Physician Contract No. FY 06-113, between the City of Laredo
and David Cruz, M.D. to provide medical services to city employees through
the Employee Health and Wellness Division. This agreement shall begin on October 1,
2007 and shall continue for a one (1) year term. The cost of
this one (1) year contract is $25,000.00. Funding is available in the Health
Benefits Fund/Employee Health Division budget.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7
Against: 0 Abstain:
0

33.Consideration to award a six (6) month contract FY07-062
to the following bidders; Lubrication Engineers, Fort Worth, Texas in the
estimated amount of $46,000.00; and Sealing Products of Corpus Christi in the
estimated amount of $15,000.00 for the purchase of engine oil and lubricants
by the Fleet and Utilities Departments. The bid pricing will be firm for six
(6) months with three (3) options to renew. Items will be purchased on an
as needed basis. Funding is available in the line item budgets for the
respective departments.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

34.Consideration to exercise the renewal option for one (1) additional
year for contract FY05-096 to Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the
estimated amount of $100,000.00 and Freightliner, Laredo, Texas in the
estimated amount of $40,000.00 for the purchase of original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) parts and service for the City’s medium and heavy duty
trucks. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis.
Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

35.Consideration to award supply contract number FY07-133 to
the low bidder, HD Supply Waterworks, San Antonio, Texas in
the estimated amount of $250,000.00 for the purchase of PVC pipe used by the
Utilities Department. This will be a sixty (60) day supply contract with an
option to extend for an additional sixty day period. These materials are
purchased on as needed basis for construction and repair projects. Funding
is available in the Utilities Department Budget.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

36.Consideration to award contract FY07-138 to Mr. Camera, Laredo, Texas in
the estimated annual amount of $27,324.90 for the purchase of photo lab
chemicals used for the Police Department. The term of this contract will be
for one (1) year with an option to extend this contract for one (1) additional
year. All photo supplies are purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is
available in the Police Department Budget.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

37.Consideration to award contract FY07-128 to Mr. Camera, Laredo, Texas
Denco Photo, Laredo, Texas,
and National Graphic Supply, Albany, New
York, in the estimated annual amount of $25,000.00 for the
purchase of assorted photographic film used by various departments. The term
of this contract will be for one (1) additional year. Funding is available
in the various departments that utilize this service.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

38.Consideration to award contract FY07-151 to low bidder,
GT Distributors, Inc., Austin, Texas in
the amount of $31,680.00 for the purchase of rifle ammunition for the Police
Department. Funding is available in the Police Department Budget.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

39.Consideration to award a three (3) year contract
(FY07-137) to USA Mobility for providing pager service for all city
departments. The contract award is based on the use of 532 pagers. The
annual cost for the first year will be approximately $35,100.00 because the
City will be exchanging the current pagers for new pagers. The annual cost
for year two (2) and three (3) will approximately $14,352.00. The new
contract pricing is approximately 43% less than the previous contract
amount. The new contract includes the purchase of new pagers and the monthly
service fee for local and extended coverage. All services will be secured on
an as needed basis. Funding is available in the user department budgets.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

40.Consideration to reject all bids received for contract
FY07-131 for the purchase of riding lawn mowers for the Parks and Recreation Department,
and authorizing the purchase of five (5) riding mowers from TractorCity, Uvalde, Texas
through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program in the total amount of
$59,292.30. The bid pricing and the BuyBoard pricing by TractorCity is
the same. The department has requested additional mowers not identified in
the original bid request. In addition to maintaining all municipal parks,
the Parks Department provides mowing services for the Police Department and CivicCenter
facilities. One (1) mower will be purchased utilizing Police Department
funds, two (2) with CivicCenter
funds, and two (2) with the 2007 Bond proceeds.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

41.Consideration to schedule two (2) Special City Council Department’s
Noon meetings for the Month of September 2007 due to Tax Department’s
adoption of a tax rate. The meeting dates are as follows: September
10, 2007 and September 21, 2007 at
12:15 p.m.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

42.Refund of property tax in the amount of $3,557.61 payable
to Lakeside Subdivision LLC due to an overpayment. Account # 900-04961-032.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

43.Ratifying an Interlocal Agreement with WebbCounty
for the purpose of establishing a partnership allowing both entities to
sponsor the 2007 Avery Johnson Summer Camp held at six
facilities throughout the City of Laredo
and the County of Webb
within a two day period as per the agreement attached as Exhibit A.
The City of Laredo and the County
of Webb sponsored this event by contributing
with $10,000 each. The City’s Contribution will be derived from the General
Fund – Youth Commission account.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7
Against: 0 Abstain:
0

44.Referring the City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan to
the Planning and Zoning Commission and requiring that a report from the
Planning and Zoning Commission with any recommendations be brought back
before the City Council before the adoption of the budget; in accordance with
Article IX, Section 9.03 of the Charter of the City of Laredo.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Landeck

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

45.Authorizing the City Manager to cancel a professional
services contract awarded in the sum of $377,000.00 with remaining funds in
the project of $293,914.00 to Rathmell and Gilpin Engineering Company, L.L.C.
for the design, bidding, and construction for the expansion of the North
Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant from 963,000 gallons per day to 2,000,000
gallons per day. Funding was available in the 2004 Sewer Bond Issuance
account.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Landeck

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

46.Authorizing the City Manager to award a professional
services contract in the sum of $960,000.00 to Gilpin Engineering Company,
L.L.C., for the design, bidding and construction phase of a 3,000,000 gallon
per day Wastewater Treatment Plant in the North Laredo Wastewater Plant
site. Funding is available in the 2004 Sewer Bond Account.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Landeck

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

47.Authorizing the City Manager to purchase a 4,000 gallon
per minute pump from Dynamic Pump Systems, L.L.C. for the Milmo Booster
Station at San Luis Street and Milmo
Avenue in the amount of $35,380.00. Funding is available under
the 2006 Revenue Bonds.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Landeck

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

48.Authorizing the City Manager to amend the professional
services contract with Camp Dresser & McKee for the design, bidding,
construction and special services for the interim improvements for the South
Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant by increasing the engineering contract by
$273,945.00 for a total of $557,040.00. Funding is available in the 2005
Sewer Bond Account.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Landeck

For: 7
Against: 0 Abstain:
0

49.Consideration for approval of amendment no. 1 an increase
of $72,000.00 to the professional services contract with Porras Engineering
Company, Laredo, Texas, for the Springfield Avenue North Extension Project
for proposed drainage extension, 1200’ linear feet of channel improvements from
Mary Help Drive to Leyendecker Tract to include required permits by the US
Army Corps of Engineers and a Drainage Conditional Letter of Map Revision and
Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR/LOMR). Current engineering contract amount is
$190,300.00. Funding is available in the 2006 CO Bond Issue.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Landeck

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

50.Consideration to authorize the purchase of three (3) trailer
mounted centrifugal pumps from Goodwin Pumps of America, Bridgeport, New
Jersey in the amount of $75,720.00 for the Utilities
Department. The pumps will be utilized to dewater excavations during line
repairs. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Landeck

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

51.Consideration to award annual service contract number
FY07-124 to the sole bidder, Rafter P. Transport Inc., New
Braunfels, Texas in the estimated amount of $185,000.00
for providing hauling and disposal services of wastewater bio-solids from the
Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant. This service supplements the
department's equipment capabilities and helps control wastewater bio-solids
overflow during the rainy season. The frequency and number of loads vary
depending on the City's need. The bid price is based on a per load rate.
Funding is available in the Utilities Department – Wastewater Division
budget.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Landeck

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

52.Consideration to authorize the purchase of four (4) dump
trucks from Rush Truck Centers of Texas L.P., in the total amount of
$374,510.58 through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC)
cooperative purchasing program’s contract pricing. These will be
assigned to the Utilities Department. Funding is available from 2006
Waterworks Revenue Bond Proceeds.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Landeck

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

53.Consideration award contract FY07-142 to the low bidder,
Impression Design, Laredo, Texas in
the total amount of $31,400.00 for the purchase and installation of a park
shade for EastwoodsPark
located at 2510 Derby Avenue. Funding is available in
the Construction Project for EastwoodsPark.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Landeck

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

54.Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) utility
tractors in the total amount of $64,184.00 from the John Deere Company,
through the Buy Board cooperative purchasing program’s contract
pricing. These utility tractors will be assigned to the Parks and
Recreation Department. Funding is available from 2007 certificates of
obligation bond proceeds.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Landeck

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

55.Consideration to amend the existing contract FY05-051
awarded to Sames Motor Co., Laredo, Texas,
in the estimated annual amount of $70,000.00 and North Park Lincoln, San
Antonio, Texas, in the estimated annual amount of
$20,000.00 for the purchase of dealer repair parts for the vehicle fleet by
increasing the contract amount by 25%. All parts will be purchased on
an as needed basis. Funding is available in
the Fleet Maintenance Budget.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

56.Consideration to award contract FY07-146 to the low
bidders Nueces Power Equipment, Laredo, TX in the total amount of $271,389.00
for the purchase of three (3) backhoes, one (1) skid steer loader, one (1)
pneumatic roller, and one (1) soil compactor; and to Holt Cat, Laredo, TX in
the total amount of $94,568.00 for the purchase of one (1) double drum
roller. Funding is available from 2007 certificates of obligation
bond proceeds and the Utilities Department Budget.

Motion
to table.

Moved: Cm. Garza

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

57.Consideration to award contract number FY07-130 to the
low bidder, JJ International Safety Equipment, Laredo, Texas,
in the estimated amount $116,257.25 for the purchase of thirty-eight (38) different
completed traffic and street name signs. This is annual supply contract
which will allow for the purchase of replacement signs for a one (1) year
period at a fixed price. These signs are purchased throughout the year to
replace damaged or faded signs. Funding is available in the Traffic Safety Department
Budget.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

58.Consideration to award contract FY07-118 to the low
bidder, Princeton Server Group, Lake Mary, Florida,
in the amount of $39,462.92 to provide an automated video server system for
the Public Access Channel operation. The contract includes installation,
training and a full one-year warranty for parts and labor. Funding is
available in the Information Technology and Support Services-Public Education
and Government (PEG) Fee Fund.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

59.Consideration to award contract FY07-153 to the sole
bidder, Texas Wired Music, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, in
the amount of $172,203.60 to provide audio visual equipment to be installed at
the City Council Chambers. This contract is for the purchase and
installation of replacement video cameras, a microphone system with voting
and parliamentary features, a video interface system with the existing City
Council Chamber personal computers and video monitors. Funding is available
in the Information Technology and Support Services-Public Education and
Government (PEG) Fee Fund.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

60.Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) truck
tractors in the total amount of $223,624.00 through the Houston Galveston
Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) cooperative purchasing program’s contract
pricing from Rush Truck Center, Houston. These trucks will be assigned
to the Public Works Department. These are used with the lowboy
trailers to move the City’s heavy machinery to jobsites. Funding
is available from 2007 certificates of obligation bond proceeds.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 7 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

Mayor Salinas
returned at 9:41.

61.Authorizing the City Manager to acquire through
negotiations, the “Surface Only” of Lot 15, Block 5, Chaparral Village II,
Subdivision, for the Chacon Creek/Chaparral Drainage Improvements Project, to
construct a connection to an existing drainage channel in order to alleviate
flooding in that area. Said parcel is to be acquired in an amount not to
exceed $144,000.00, plus approximately $2,000.00 in incidental expenses.
This will be a voluntary transaction. Funding is available in the 1998
Certificates of Obligation Fund.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

62.Consideration to authorize the City Manager to sell
surplus equipment to the sister city of Cienega de Flores
and the city of Rio Bravo, Texas.
Surplus equipment consists of backhoes, wheel loader, and a dump truck.
Surplus equipment will be sold at a reduced price of the salvage value. The
sale prices are as follows: Unit 4136 backhoe-$3,000.00, Unit 4113
backhoe-$2,125.00; Unit 4134 wheel loader-$3,625.00; and Unit 6082 dump
truck-$1,250.00.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

63.Consideration to execute a service agreement for digital
mapping services in the amount of $149,900.00 for Jim Hogg and Starr counties
with Contact One, Inc. through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments (HGAC) cooperative purchasing program. The digital maps would
allow 9-1-1 calls in these two (2) counties to be
graphically displayed at the public safety answering points (PSAPs). Funding
is available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

64.Consideration to execute a service agreement for digital
aerial photography in the amount of $309,159.87 for Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb,
and Zapata counties with Positron Public Safety Systems through the Houston
Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) cooperative purchasing
program. Funding is available in the 9-1-1
Regional Fund.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

65.Consideration for approval of change order No. 2 an
increase of $36,902.00 for additional engineering services and extension of
contract termination date from December 31, 2006 to September 21, 2007 to the
professional services contract with TEDSI Infrastructure Group for design and
preparation of plans and specifications for the traffic signal and roadway
improvements on Del Mar Blvd. at the intersection of Winfield Parkway/J.B.
Alexander Parkway. Current construction contract amount is $143,590.00.
Funding is available in the 2006 C.O. Issue.

Motion
to approve.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0

66.Approving the submission of the 2007- One Year Action
Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in request
for funding through the 33rd Action Year, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute all documents as a result of the Plan’s submission. The
Action Plan identifies the projects proposed to be funded by HUD through
entitlement program funds and anticipated program income, which are as
follows:

33rd
AY Community Development Block Grant $3,711,664 and $96,060 in CDBG Program
Income

The
City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any
time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or
other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section
551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her
client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item.

68.Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas
Government Code Section 551.071 (1) (B) to consult with Assistant City
Attorney on settlement offer regarding Shade Concepts L.L.C., and return to
open session for possible action.

Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code

Section 551.071 (1) (B) to consult with Assistant City Attorney on settlement
offer

regarding Shade Concepts L.L.C., and return to open session for possible
action.

Moved:
Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Chavez

For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

After
Executive Session Mayor Salinas announced no formal action was taken.

69.Request for Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071
(1) (A) of the Texas Government Code (Contemplated Litigation) to consult
with the Assistant City Attorney regarding warranty from Trico-USA, Inc., for
repairs at Eistetter Park, and return to open session for possible action.

Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 (1) (A) of
the

Texas Government Code (Contemplated Litigation) to consult with the Assistant

City Attorney regarding warranty from Trico-USA, Inc., for repairs at Eistetter

Park, and return to open session for possible action.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Chavez

For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

After
Executive Session Mayor Salinas announced no formal action was taken

Motion to pursue litigation.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Garza

For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

70.Request for Executive Session pursuant to
pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (a)(1) and Section 4.02 of
the Charter, on possible appointment by the City Manager and confirmation by
the City Council of a new city attorney; and return to
public session for possible action.

Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to
pursuant to Texas

Government Code Section 551.074 (a)(1) and Section 4.02 of the Charter, on

possible appointment by the City Manager and confirmation by the City Council
of

a new city attorney; and return to
public session for possible action.

Moved: Cm. Garcia

Second: Cm. Chavez

For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

After
Executive Session Mayor Salinas announced no formal action was taken

Motion to confirm Raul Casso as the new City
Attorney nominated by City Manager
Carlos Villarreal.

Moved: Cm. Garza

Second: Cm. Amaya

For:
6 Against: 2 Abstain:
0

Cm.
Landeck

Cm.
Ramirez

XV.RECESS
AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND
CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

Motion
to recess as the Laredo City Council and Convene as the Laredo Mass

Transit
Board.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

71.2007-RT-004 Authorizing
the City Manager to apply for the State Public Transportation Funds in the
amount of $458,221.00 with the Texas Department of Transportation which is
authorized to distribute state funds for Transit Capital and Operating
Assistance in urbanized areas under 200,000 in population.

Motion to approve Resolution 2007-RT-004.

Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares

Second: Cm. Amaya

For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0

XVI.RECESS
AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
AND CONVENE AND ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

Motion to recess as the
Laredo Mass Transit Board and Convene and adjourn as the Laredo City Council.